Finding the Third Proportional to 946,014.19 and 1,486,810.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,014.19 and 1,486,810.69 is: 2,336,757.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,014.19 : 1,486,810.69 = 1,486,810.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,014.19/1,486,810.69 = 1,486,810.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,014.19x = 1,486,810.69 × 1,486,810.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,014.19x = 2,210,606,020,464.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,606,020,464.22/946,014.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,336,757.79
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